'Together we can effect real change so that future generations can enjoy a natural environment that is healthier than we now find it'.

"[Marine plastic pollution is] one of the most significant environmental challenges facing the world today, it is vital that we tackle this issue, so that future generations can enjoy a natural environment that is healthier than we now find it", May said. The ban will also not apply for medical reasons.

A report published this month that showed a significant drop in the number of plastic bags littering Britain's seabeds suggests that efforts to reduce their use by imposing a charge are working.

Environmental lobby groups have long campaigned for retailers to phase out non-recyclable plastic products. "We are supportive of interventions that will help consumers distinguish, and we look forward to engaging constructively with the government".

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